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The Ultimate Soft, Chewy, and Easy Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

A stack of freshly baked peanut butter cookies with classic crosshatch marks, one cookie has a bite taken out.
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Bake these classic peanut butter cookies for a soft, chewy treat that tastes homemade. This easy recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and delivers comforting flavor quickly.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is creamy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix the dough.
  6. Scoop the dough using a tablespoon measure and roll into balls. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheets, keeping them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Use a fork to press down on each dough ball, creating a crisscross pattern on top. This is key for classic peanut butter cookies.
  8. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers should still look slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the softest peanut butter cookies, slightly underbake them; they firm up as they cool.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute half the granulated sugar with dark brown sugar.
  • To achieve the perfect crosshatch, press the fork down once, then rotate the fork 90 degrees and press again.

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